News Archives
Friday 13 June
The starting times for the Walker Laird Strokeplay have been posted.
Wednesday 11 June
The Tuesday
Medal winners have been posted.
The Tuesday Medal Finals will be held on Tuesday 24 June.
Tuesday 10 June
The Newton Shield team managed a draw away to Elderslie last night, while the Junior Newton Shield team managed another win at home to see them top of the league with 3 games to go.
Monday 9 June
Saturday 7 June
Another great win for the Junior
Newton Shield team away to Erskine on Friday evening. The boys are doing the club proud with their performances this season.
The starting sheet for the Tri
Am on Sunday the 15th June has been posted.
Thursday 5 June
Fancy a meal ? As from Sunday 9th June the clubhouse will be starting our Summer Specials.
Tuesday 3 June
Ralstons Newton Shield team got a good win at home to Erskine last night.
Monday 2 June
Sunday 1 June
Saturday 31 May
Captain & Vice Captain Prizes Winners.
Thursday 29 May
The starting times for the Captain & Vice Captain's Prizes (Bogey) Competition have been posted.
Tuesday 27 May
The Newton Shield team managed a good half match away to Ranfurly Castle last night.
Monday 26 May
Another great win tonight for Ralstons Junior
Newton Shield team who remain unbeaten this season.
For a trial period Junior Medals will now be at 1pm on a Sunday.
Weekly Greens Report
Wednesday 21 May
Congratulations to Stevie Douglas & Gordon Mitchell on winning the Gus Macleod Trophy on Sunday, they beat Ian Macleod & Kenny Burnside in the final.
The starting times for The May
Medal, Medal Finals, Championship & Walker Laird Qualifier 24/05/08 has been posted.
Tuesday 20 May
Monday 19 May
Ralstons Junior Newton Shield Team had another great win tonight against Cochrane Castle.
Ralston's reign as Jessiman Trophy Champions came to an abrupt halt, on Sunday, when the team lost to Clober Golf Club, by just 1 hole, in the 1st round of the competition. In an exciting match, the big hitting Clober team, holed the putts at important times, to see off Ralston. It was ironic that the Ralston boys "lipped out" with crucial putts, and missed some makeable ones, whereas Clober holed a few "tram liners", which proved the difference at the end of the day.
Friday 16 May
Glasgow Golf Union Seniors' Championship
Glasgow Gailes Golf Club 7 May, 2008
For the second year running Gordon Fuller won the Glasgow Golf Union Seniors Championship with a gross 76. He was also runner-up in the handicap division 1.
Other Ralston members to feature in the prizes were:-
Andy Whittington was the winner in handicap division 3 with a net 70.
Douglas White was the winner in the handicap division 4 with a net 73 and John(Ian)V. McDonald was the runner-up in the same division with a net 77.
Tuesday 13 May
Newton Shield & Junior Newton Shield results have been posted.
Apparently there is a football match taking place on Wednesday evening which will be shown on the t.v. You can watch it in the clubhouse where a cold buffet will be provided at half time and the bar will be opened till 12pm, please note that the clubhouse will close at 12.30
Monday 12 May
Congratulations to John Mulligan on winning the James
Beaton Trophy.
Jessiman Trophy.
Ralston's Jessiman Trophy winning team, from last year, start the defense of their title this Sunday - 18th May, with a home tie against Clober Golf Club.
Tee is reserved from 12.15 - 1.00pm.
The Medal Winners for Saturday
10:05:08 have been posted.
Weekly Greens Report.
Friday 9 May
Tuesday Medal Sweep Winners
Greens News
Tuesday 6 May
Well done to the Newton Shield & the Junior Newton Shield teams who both had good victories over Elderslie last night.
Monday 5 May
Congratulations to Fraser & Georgi Cardwell on winning the Ralston
Mixed Open .
The Medal winners for Saturday
03 May have been posted as have the starting sheets for the Medal
10:05:08 & The James Beaton
Trophy.
Friday 2 May
Wednesday 30 April
Tuesday Medal Winners and Medal start times for Saturday 3 May along with winners from Saturday 26 April have been posted in the members section.
Tuesday 29 April
Newton Shield & Junior Newton Shield Results are available. The Junior Newton Shield Team showed the Seniors how it's done with a great start to their campaign with a 4 & 2 win over Erskine.
Monday 28 April
As of Monday 5 May there will be a new Golfers
Menu available to all in the clubhouse.
Weekly Greens Report
Wednesday 23 April
Tee Positions
At the weekend after greenstaff had set up the course someone proceeded to move some of the tee markers to the full width of the tees. At this time of year when the grass is not strong enough to cope with stress and wear, greenstaff monitor teeing areas and move markers accordingly. This is why we would like to ask for the members help to make sure this does not happen again.
Ralston Greensaff.
Mixed Open
There are still places available for the Mixed Open on Sunday 4th May. Entry forms can be obtained in the locker rooms or the office.
Monday 21 April
Sunday 20 April
Newton Shield team selection v Erskine
Saturday 19 April
Medal Sheet Saturday 26 April
National Pro-Am Championship 2008
The club has entered the above competition more......
Wednesday 16 April
Internal Decoration Works to Lounge, Dining Room & Hallways.
Work will commence on the above on Monday 21st April 2008 for a period of approximately two weeks. Every effort will be made to minimise the inconvenience to members during this period.
Your cooperation at this time will be appreciated.
Monday 14 April
Saturday 12 April
The cancelled medal from today will be played next week with the same tee
off times. Any players not able to make their time or who need a tee time should contact the professional.
Medal Cancelled
The 1st green is on the winter hole this morning and holes 15 & 16 are closed
due to last nights heavy rain. Due to this, todays medal has had to be cancelled.
Thursday 10 April
Tuesday
Medal sweep winners.
Bar Prices
Due to recent cost increases, the prices of beer and spirits will be increased from Monday 14 April 2008.
Ralston Mixed Open.
The 2008 Ralston Mixed Open is on Sunday 4th May.
Any members wishing to play can find an entry form in the Mixed Open folders, in the locker rooms, or from the office.
Monday 7 April
The starting times for the April
Medal on Saturday 12 April have been posted.
Weekly Greens Report
Wednesday 2 April
In the interests of Health & Safety, Members are advised that all caddy cars in the caddy shed not identified or on their hooks by Saturday 19th April will be disposed of.
Tuesday 1 April
Due to the heavy rain the course has had to be closed today.
Monday 31 March
Friday 28 March
The course is closed today.
Tomorrows medal has had to be cancelled due to holes 15 & 16 being closed after heavy rain.
Wednesday 26 March
The Club diaries for 2008/09 and bags stickers are now available at the office.The office will be open late on Thursday 27th March 7pm to 9pm for subscription payment.
Monday 24 March
Congratulations to Ralstons Alastair Forsyth on winning the Madeira Open. Twelve years after he beat him in a play-off for the Scottish Amateur Stroke Play title, Alastair Forsyth once again got the better of Hennie Otto in an extra hole drama to win the Madeira Islands Open BPI – Portugal title. read more...
Thursday 20 March
Match News
Saturday Medals
All members participating in any Saturday medal will be required to sign-in via the Professional / Starter, ten minutes before their allotted playing time.
Failure to do so may result in a member losing their allocated time slot.
Handicap Certificates
Any member requiring a handicap certificate should contact the
undernoted by leaving details at the bar or alternatively via e-mail to the Secretary.
Please allow seven days for processing, and thereafter, completed certificates
will be left for collection behind the bar
Match convener.
Monday 17 March
The Newton Shield and Junior
Newton Shield fixtures for season 2008 have been announced.
Weekly Greens Report
Thursday 13 March
Monday 10 March
The greenstaff intend to put the Fairways back in play on Saturday 22nd March, giving members a chance to play them before the medals on the Tuesday 25th and Saturday 29th. This will be heavily influenced by the weather and state of the course.
Weekly Greens Report
Friday 7 March
Medal update and information.
The Match Committee will endeavour to post within the Clubhouse, a ballot sheet for Saturday medals/ competitions 16 days before the due date, and between the hours of 4.30pm and 5.30pm.
All Sunday competitions will have a ballot sheet posted within the Clubhouse 14 days before due date, and between the hours of 1pm and 2pm.
Would members please consider their fellow members by only appending their own names to ballot /competition sheets. NB - Any members sharing similar initials as others please append their full name.
It is the members responsibility to append his current handicap to all medals/ competition ballot sheets to assist in ensuring inclusion in the appropriate class/division. If this is omitted then this could lead to a member being wrongly included in a class/division that they may not be comfortable in.
Wednesday 5 March
Tuesday 4 March
The 104th A.G.M. was held in the clubhouse last night. Ian Macleod was confirmed as Captain with Ian Gordon as his Vice Captain.
Property Convener : John Mcewan
House Convener : Eddie Morning
Greens Convener : Kenny Burnett
Finance Convener : Ronnie Chalmers
Match Convener : David McLucas
Elected onto the council were Ian Turnbull and Tom Brown.
Tuessday 26 February
Wednesday 20 February
Would members please note that Medal Winners Spoons are now available for collection from the Professional’s Shop. A list of winners are listed here. The match committee forward their apologies for the late distribution of the spoons.
Tuesday 19 February
The new edition of the Ralston Newsletter will be posted out this week. As usual all website users can get the first look here.
Monday 18 February
Greens Report
The Scottish Golf Union (SGU) have reviewed the Ralston Golf Course in accordance with the USGA Course Rating System and derived the that the SSS from the white tees is, 69 (6120 yards) and from the yellow tees, 68 (5753yards). The SGU certificate is now on display in the clubhouse and here.
Monday 4 February
SUMMER COMPETITIONS 2008.
THE BALLOT SHEETS FOR THE WATT CUP, STRATHMORE TROPHY, MILLENIUM TROPHY & CAYZER CUP WILL BE POSTED IN THE GENTS LOCKER ROOMS ON TUESDAY 5TH FEBRUAURY 2008.
THIS YEAR THE CLUB WILL BE RETURNING TO THE TRADITION OF NO ENTRANCE FEE BEING REQUIRED FOR THE ABOVE COMPETITIONS.
DAVID MCLUCAS
MATCH COMMITTEE.
Monday 14 January
Pro's Raffle
The winners were drawn by Margaret and Ann in the office
on Monday 14th January.
1st. Jim Rennie ( Hill Billy Electric Trolley)
2nd. Gordon Jamison ( Taylor Made Burner Driver)
3rd. Tony Harte ( Odyssey Putter )
4th. John Mclaughlin ( Nike Golf Bag )
Colin Munro would like to extend his gratitude to all members who took part.
Sunday 13 January
At the council evening last night incoming Captain Ian Mcleod announced current House Convener Ian Gordon as his Vice Captain.
Wednesday 9 January
Greens
The course is closed today due to the heavy rain and high winds last night.
The high winds have caused a number of trees to fall on different areas of the
course. Most of the trees that have been damaged are mature conifers.These
trees are shallow rooted and the poor drainage in a number of areas of
the course has been a contributing factor. Due to this unexpected damage
the next week or so will have to be dedicated to tidying these areas and
ensuring all trees are made safe.
Monday 7 January
Weekly Greens Report
What's happening with
the 15th & 16th
holes.
There are also still plenty of pro-shop raffle squares left. 6 squares for £5.
Tuesday 1 January
Happy New Year to all members of Ralston Golf Club.
Congratulations to Tom Brown on winning the Cronies
Hangover Competition 2008.
Thursday 13 December
Why don't you pop into the pro-shop and see what deals you can get for christmas.
Wednesday 05 December
Ralston to Everest
Andrew Wilson of the greenstaff finished his charity trek to Mt. Everest and raised £2,500 for C.H.A.S. Andy has brought back some photos which i have displayed on a slideshow on his page here.
Presentation
On Thursday 22nd November the nieces of the late Alexander Stuart made a presentation to the club of a watercolour
by William Lees.
Course closed.
Due to the amount of heavy rain that has fallen the course will be closed today.
Tuesday 04 December
The Golf Club's Charity Scottish Quiz Night and Raffle managed to raise the magnificent sum of £1,156.50 for the ACCORD Hospice. Kevin Heathwood would like to thank all the members and their friends who donated prizes and bought raffle tickets.
Monday 19 November
I have finally got round to putting up the pictures of the Juniors Prizegiving. You can view them here.
Thursday 8 November
Ralston Joker Update
Congratulations to our first winners, Myra Heathwood and Jean Hill, each collecting £20!!!
The Joker and Ace of Spades are still in hiding with the odds of finding them increasing by the week.
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE BAR!!!!
Tuesday 6 November
The high temperatures that we are experiencing just now combined with
the wet weather is causing Fusarium on the greens to thrive. We have been
spraying Fungicide to combat this. With the attack of disease being so
severe one application has not been enough to cure this. Throughout this
attack of disease we have been working closely with our agronomist Neil
Baldwin and he has recommended that we apply one or possibly two more applications
of Fungicide to stop this attack.
Cimate change is starting to have a major effect on the amount of disease we are having to manage on our greens here at Ralston.If members would like more information about the effects of climate change on our golf course the area manager of STRI has done a report that can be seen on www.sgeg.org.uk/. Some copies of this will also be placed in the bar area for members to read.
Tuesday 30 October
The list of prizewinners and photographs from the Prizegiving on Friday have been posted on the prizewinners page.
Monday 15 October
Fairways
As of today Monday 15th October, a ball landing on the fairway must be moved to the First Cut or played from a mat. Mats will be available from the Professional Shop.
Tuesday 9 October
Introducing The Ralston Joker.
Monday 8 October
Greens News
We intend to give members a weekly update from the greens staff on what
is happening on the course.
Monday 1 October
Gus MacLeod Cup.
Players are reminded that play in this competition is from the white tee
markers wherever they may be positioned.
Monday 2 July
Betty Wallace who had been with the Club since July 1996, retired on Thursday 28th June. A presentation recognized Bettys service to the Club and the high regard all staff and members had for her. The Club wishes her a long and happy retirement.